Plans are ongoing for a permanent memorial at the site of the tragic Broncos crash. (file photo/CKOM)

By Cam Lee

Broncos memorial

Details released on permanent Humboldt Broncos memorial

Apr 5, 2024 | 11:02 AM

Plans have been released for the site of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy.

The permanent memorial will be constructed at the intersection of Highways 35 and 335 between Tisdale and Nipawin.

The Humboldt Broncos Memorial Committee has presented the draft concept plan for the site. The committee is made up of representatives of the families of the 2017-18 Broncos, Humboldt Broncos board members, the Humboldt Public Art committee, and Humboldt City Council.

A news release said committee members Carol Brons, Kurt Leicht, Ed Tobin, and Bernie Boulet have been working with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways & Infrastructure, Water Security Agency, RM of Connaught, CN Rail, and SaskPower to “ensure the design is respectful and meaningful while meeting all safety requirements.”

Phase one of the project will see site preparation, including earth moving, and the creation of pathways and a sitting area.

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(Submitted/City of Humboldt)

The second phase will feature a memorial monument in honour “of the 16 who lost their lives and the 13 whose lives were changed forever.” Details on the monument will be released before the end of the year.

“The Committee is anxious to get moving forward with Phase I. We would like to get started within the next month or so and we invite individuals and companies interested in contributing to this phase either through financial contribution or services to assist with the earth-moving, concrete and paving work to contact us,” Kurt Leicht said in the release. Kurt’s son Jacob Leicht lost his life in the tragedy.

Carol Brons, who lost her daughter Dayna in the crash, said they successfully reached the stage despite many hurdles.

“Power lines needed to be relocated, deciding where to construct a new access road, and ensuring driver sight lines at the corner weren’t obstructed are just a few of the obstacles. I’m thrilled that we can get shovels in the ground soon and create something that will be meaningful not only for the families, but also the public,” she said in the release.

Saturday will mark the sixth anniversary of the tragedy.

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